Emirates' flagship A380 to service KL-Dubai route from December
Emirates will recommence operations of its flagship A380 for the Kuala Lumpur-Dubai route starting Dec 1, 2022 to meet an increase in demand.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Six Malaysia Airlines' A380 superjumbos still up for sale
Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) has yet to make a decision on its Airbus A380-800 superjumbos that are still put up for sale, its group chief executive officer, Captain Izham Ismail said.
Tue Jun 14 2022
MAG confirms issuing tender notice to dispose of A380 aircraft
MAG, parent of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, today confirmed that it had on July 12 issued a tender notice for interested parties to acquire its Airbus 380 (A380) aircraft and/or components.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Airbus to be world's largest planemaker for second year
Airbus is set to end 2020 by resuming deliveries of its A380 superjumbo to Emirates.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Malaysia Airlines in talks to rent out A380s for pilgrim flights
Malaysia Airlines has six of the world's biggest jetliners but says the Airbus jet does not make economic sense for it at a time when it is cost-cutting as part of a restructuring.
Thu Oct 20 2016
Fuel pump fault sees Qantas A380 flight diverted
A Qantas passenger jet bound for Sydney was diverted to Perth after the pilots detected an issue with a fuel pump.
Mon Aug 31 2015
Emirates A380 makes emergency landing in Colombo
An Emirates A380 plane with more than 500 people on board made an emergency landing in Sri Lanka after pilots detected smoke in the cockpit.
Fri Jun 26 2015
22 passengers, crew injured as SIA plane hits turbulence
22 passengers and crew were injured when an Airbus A380 plane operated by Singapore Airlines hit sudden turbulence during descent.
Sun Oct 19 2014
Emirates opens flight simulator of world's largest plane at world's largest mall
Emirates airlines brings a flight simulator to visitors, who now have the opportunity to pilot the world's largest passenger aircraft.
Tue Apr 15 2014
In Focus: Sky dining on board a A380
Follow Astro AWANIs fabulous Linawati Adnan as she flies in the sky to glamourous Paris and adjusts her palette to gourmet cuisine prepared 30,000 feet above sea level.
Tue Aug 27 2013
Two Airbus A380 to fly over Harbour Bridge as Qantas and Emirates tie-up
Two Airbus A380s will fly in formation over Sydney's Harbour Bridge to celebrate the launch of a tie-up between Emirates and Qantas.
Sat Mar 30 2013
Malaysia Airlines continues special offers till March 31
MAS delighted customers have taken the opportunity to purchase the oneworld special fares.
Sat Mar 23 2013
Mas to start A380 service to Paris on March 1
"The 494-seater Airbus 380 daily services to Paris will be rolled out to replace the current 282-seat B777 operations.
Tue Jan 22 2013
MAS serves caviar to first class flyers
MAS starts serving caviar to its First Class guests on the A380 KL-London-KL flights.
Sat Nov 03 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024